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Re: Josh Hamilton a Red

"Cubs selected outfielder Josh Hamilton from the Devil Rays with the third pick in the Rule 5 draft.

Baseball America is reporting that he'll be traded to the Reds. They can take a look at him, but it's highly unlikely that they'll keep him. The 25-year-old Hamilton played in just 15 games in his comeback season, hitting .260/.327/.360 in the Midwest League. Prior to that, he hadn't played in a game since 2002. It's not very likely that he'll have a career in the majors, and he certainly isn't ready now."

Re: Josh Hamilton a Red

The Reds will end up keeping him. He may be offered back but more than likely he will be refused IMO. I have no doubt that the Rays feel a change of scenery will further his efforts. His comeback from addiction is nothing short of miraculous. Good luck Josh.

It's absolutely pathetic that people can't have an opinion from actually watching games and supplementing that with stats. If you voice an opinion that doesn't fit into a black/white box you will get completely misrepresented and basically called a tobacco chewing traditionalist...

Re: Josh Hamilton a Red

Originally Posted by Team Clark

The Reds will end up keeping him. He may be offered back but more than likely he will be refused IMO. I have no doubt that the Rays feel a change of scenery will further his efforts. His comeback from addiction is nothing short of miraculous. Good luck Josh.

So the Rays are going to let someone have the guy for free *after* he's begun his comeback? What sense does that make for a team that already paid the guy a $3.96MM bonus after it wouldn't cost much additional cash to keep him around?

I never got the impression that being in the Tampa Bay organization was what Hamilton's problem was. If he plays in the Reds' system he'll still be in the general geographic region of his hometown/residence (Sarasota, Chattanooga, etc.).

Re: Josh Hamilton a Red

Originally Posted by Doc. Scott

So the Rays are going to let someone have the guy for free *after* he's begun his comeback? What sense does that make for a team that already paid the guy a $3.96MM bonus after it wouldn't cost much additional cash to keep him around?

I never got the impression that being in the Tampa Bay organization was what Hamilton's problem was. If he plays in the Reds' system he'll still be in the general geographic region of his hometown/residence (Sarasota, Chattanooga, etc.).

Yeah basically. Sounds silly but I personally think that is what they will do. Is he going to play ahead of the Dynamic Trio? No.

It's absolutely pathetic that people can't have an opinion from actually watching games and supplementing that with stats. If you voice an opinion that doesn't fit into a black/white box you will get completely misrepresented and basically called a tobacco chewing traditionalist...

Re: Josh Hamilton a Red

Great move!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Uhhhhhhhh........meh......

This is dropping 50K and burning a roster spot for branding/marketing...

I give you the Reds feel good hit of the summer (late summer when its the only reason to still come to the ballpark)..... I can't wait to see him get a few swings after a brief September call up.... hearing the spin machine wax poetic about overcoming adversity will make my heat flutter.... I just wish the Reds would do it for real-ya know?

Seriously, good for Josh. I truly wish him only the best from the bottom of my heart. But please....

Re: Josh Hamilton a Red

I saw Hamilton and his wife's family interviewed on television (I believe he no longer has connections to his immediate family), and they said they would escort Hamilton for pretty much every single thing he does for possibly the rest of his life because his addiction is so terrible. It was really sad, but at the same time, it looked like he was finally coming to terms with the fact that he's an addict, and he may never have the strength to battle addiction on his own.

Re: Josh Hamilton a Red

Can you imagine a worse profession to pursue when battling that kind of problem? Maybe professional musician. I mean, the travel, the hours, the isolation, the money, the easy access ... what a terrible environment for someone with a serious addiction.

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